UK and USA differences? - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Hello someone is offering me pixel 2 xl but USA model and I'm in the UK. Is there any differences in the 2 regional models?
Do both have the same bands
Quality processors etc
Please advise as I'm considering buying it.

riz157 said:
Hello someone is offering me pixel 2 xl but USA model and I'm in the UK. Is there any differences in the 2 regional models?
Do both have the same bands
Quality processors etc
Please advise as I'm considering buying it.
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Maybe your fellow countrymen can help you out
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/uk-pixel-2-xl-t3685638

riz157 said:
Hello someone is offering me pixel 2 xl but USA model and I'm in the UK. Is there any differences in the 2 regional models? Do both have the same bands
Quality processors etc Please advise as I'm considering buying it.
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Same phone, but make SURE it is not the US Verizon (bastard) version that is similar to the UK's EE model. They come locked and restricted. Get the phone's IMEI in advance and run it through THIS. If it comes back GOOGLE_OPEN, you are good to go. If you run the IMEI and get either Verizon -or- Blacklisted you will want to decline. Cheers mate.

v12xke said:
Same phone, but make SURE it is not the US Verizon (bastard) version that is similar to the UK's EE model. They come locked and restricted. Get the phone's IMEI in advance and run it through THIS. If it comes back GOOGLE_OPEN, you are good to go. If you run the IMEI and get either Verizon -or- Blacklisted you will want to decline. Cheers mate.
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Very useful.
I've been informed it's unlocked but will try your link.

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[Q] Where can I buy an Unlocked and International model of the G3?

I live in the US. Where can I buy an LG G3 that is unlocked and is the international version, you know, the one with built-in wireless charging. I found an unlocked model on Amazon but don't know if it is the International edition. F*ck US carriers. Anybody know? Thanks!
Aravindtop said:
I live in the US. Where can I buy an LG G3 that is unlocked and is the international version, you know, the one with built-in wireless charging. I found an unlocked model on Amazon but don't know if it is the International edition. F*ck US carriers. Anybody know? Thanks!
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Try online shop to buy
springning said:
Try online shop to buy
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Can I get something a little more trusted?
Aravindtop said:
Can I get something a little more trusted?
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Try Expansys.com
Tehy are in europe, In US i don´t know if they sell, I also don´t know if that will bring you problems with duties, but they are 100% honest dealers
pasil.pt said:
Try Expansys.com
Tehy are in europe, In US i don´t know if they sell, I also don´t know if that will bring you problems with duties, but they are 100% honest dealers
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There is also the problem that there is no 32GB model in Europe. Am I right? That's what I need, more space and the more RAM.
Aravindtop said:
There is also the problem that there is no 32GB model in Europe. Am I right? That's what I need, more space and the more RAM.
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I have a 32 gb european unlocked version with 3 gb of memory as well. They are quite common.
Unlocked bootloader or sim unlocked? I've also 32gb europe model aka international.
Gesendet von meinem LG-D855 mit Tapatalk
i bought mine here and got it within 2 days http://webshop.blackwireless.com/blackwireless-phones/unlocked-lg-g3.html
Hi, there is a way to unlocked USIM Lock (network & sim of course in no samsung :laugh the international version & other US devices ?
With a root and without it?
If without root it's only with web like : https://www.fastgsm.com/en
What other Reliable and cheap did you use on LG G2/G3 ?
Thank you!
Aravindtop said:
I live in the US. Where can I buy an LG G3 that is unlocked and is the international version, you know, the one with built-in wireless charging. I found an unlocked model on Amazon but don't know if it is the International edition. F*ck US carriers. Anybody know? Thanks!
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Clove.co.uk are pretty good.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
or u can just spend $3 on a SIM-unlock code and $10 on the QI charging sticker.. add it to the inside of the battery cover of a US-variant G3 and not deal with any of this.
T-Mobile's is bootloader unlocked. Add $13-$20 to unlock sim/enable wireless charging.
Thread closed on OP's request (and I dont see any purpose left )

[Q] Which tab s 10.5 to get?

I have decided to pull the trigger on a galaxy tab s 10.5 but don't know which model to get. I want the exynos with lte that works on at&t. Is there a model that has both the exynos and lte support for AT&T, or should I purchase the tablet directly from AT&T? Root is also a concern my note edge is AT&T and has no root in sight due to locked bootloader. I want to order the model that has it all. Any input is appreciated.
I have the T-807 on VZW and there is no root method for my tab, so I'd say avoid the T-807 if root is something important to you. The 807 (for some reason) in the fastest and smoother of those I have played with tho
Can't you get unlocked versions over there in the US?
ashyx said:
Can't you get unlocked versions over there in the US?
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Yes Amazon has the international version unlocked. Not sure why the lte version only come with 16gb, but the WiFi only version you can get in 32gb.
AndroiderM said:
Yes Amazon has the international version unlocked. Not sure why the lte version only come with 16gb, but the WiFi only version you can get in 32gb.
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I have the unlocked international lte version which i imported from Hong Kong, much cheaper than Amazon. Got it from a great site called Expedite electronics.
ashyx said:
I have the unlocked international lte version which i imported from Hong Kong, much cheaper than Amazon. Got it from a great site called Expedite electronics.
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Does it work with at&t lte bands?
AndroiderM said:
Does it work with at&t lte bands?
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I wouldn't know, you'd have to research that for yourself
http://www.expeditelectronics.com/s...galaxy-tab-s-10-5-4g-16gb-sm-t805-bronze.html
It says uk, but they ship from HK, so dont see why they couldnt ship to the us.
ashyx said:
I have the unlocked international lte version which i imported from Hong Kong, much cheaper than Amazon. Got it from a great site called Expedite electronics.
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The price is definitely better but they won't ship it to the US.
AndroiderM said:
The price is definitely better but they won't ship it to the US.
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Bummer, i take it you just asked?
ashyx said:
Bummer, i take it you just asked?
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Yup they only ship to the UK strangely considering the tab comes from Hong Kong. I might just settle for the T-Mobile version. I wonder if the performance is much different between the snapdragon and exynos. I really want the 32gb one but no GSM support, hopefully lollipop update comes soon enough and I can write whatever app data I want to SD card.
OK now I feel stupid, I assumed that all of the US carriers would have the snapdragon version just like all US Samsung phones, but according to T-Mobile and AT&T sites both are the exynos versions. I will be getting the T-Mobile version so bootloader will be unlocked and root/custom recovery will be easier to obtain. Thanks for the input.
AndroiderM said:
OK now I feel stupid, I assumed that all of the US carriers would have the snapdragon version just like all US Samsung phones, but according to T-Mobile and AT&T sites both are the exynos versions. I will be getting the T-Mobile version so bootloader will be unlocked and root/custom recovery will be easier to obtain. Thanks for the input.
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The Verizon model is Snapdragon and works on AT&T.
Mmmk
dzeek said:
The Verizon model is Snapdragon and works on AT&T.
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But can you root it or us bootloader locked down?
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Mmmk
But can you root it or us bootloader locked down?
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Sorry. I don't know.

Where to buy Google Pixel XL in New York

Hi,
Going to New York next week, and was wondering if anyone knows where to buy an _unlocked_ Google Pixel XL in New York?
Looks like Best Buy only sells the Pixel with subscription. Since I don't live in the US that is not an option.
Thanks
/Jo Christian
jochr said:
Hi,
Going to New York next week, and was wondering if anyone knows where to buy an _unlocked_ Google Pixel XL in New York?
Looks like Best Buy only sells the Pixel with subscription. Since I don't live in the US that is not an option.
Thanks
/Jo Christian
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Be aware that the radio bands are different between the US version and the international version.
cam30era said:
Be aware that the radio bands are different between the US version and the international version.
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Hi,
Yes I'm aware of the differences in the radio band. But I have done some research and it does not seem to be an big issue here in Norway.
http://willmyphonework.net/
jochr said:
Hi,
Yes I'm aware of the differences in the radio band. But I have done some research and it does not seem to be an big issue here in Norway.
http://willmyphonework.net/
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You can purchase from Best Buy without a contract. Be aware that the bootloader is unlockable if it's on 7.1.1.
And if you can find one in stock.
I'm in the same situation
Hi Jo Christian,
I'm in the same situation, I'll be for one week in NYC and I'd like to buy a Google Pixel XL 128GB, but I'm worried to don't find this device on the city when I arrive. Do you reached a solution?
Thanks
guitexa said:
Hi Jo Christian,
I'm in the same situation, I'll be for one week in NYC and I'd like to buy a Google Pixel XL 128GB, but I'm worried to don't find this device on the city when I arrive. Do you reached a solution?
Thanks
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You will not find the Google version in any stores. The Verizon version will be at the Verizon stores and Best Buy. They will most probably be bootloader locked.
TonikJDK said:
You will not find the Google version in any stores. The Verizon version will be at the Verizon stores and Best Buy. They will most probably be bootloader locked.
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What do you mean with bootloader locked? What's it stop me to do?
guitexa said:
What do you mean with bootloader locked? What's it stop me to do?
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It stops you from rooting it and flashing custom ROMs and mods.

Identifying U.S. Version

Hi,
I want to buy an HTC 10 through eBay or Amazon to save money. I don't want an international version because I understand that it can't use AT&T or Cricket LTE networks. The eBay and Amazon ads hardly ever say whether the phone for sale is a U.S. version or international version. Can anyone tell me how to identify the U.S. version of the phone, whether by UPC, model number or whatever?
Thanks
Ndmand
Ndmand said:
Hi,
I want to buy an HTC 10 through eBay or Amazon to save money. I don't want an international version because I understand that it can't use AT&T or Cricket LTE networks. The eBay and Amazon ads hardly ever say whether the phone for sale is a U.S. version or international version. Can anyone tell me how to identify the U.S. version of the phone, whether by UPC, model number or whatever?
Thanks
Ndmand
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You might be able to find out from htc using the info you mentioned. They have a live chat, you could find out in a couple mins.
Ndmand said:
Hi,
I want to buy an HTC 10 through eBay or Amazon to save money. I don't want an international version because I understand that it can't use AT&T or Cricket LTE networks. The eBay and Amazon ads hardly ever say whether the phone for sale is a U.S. version or international version. Can anyone tell me how to identify the U.S. version of the phone, whether by UPC, model number or whatever?
Thanks
Ndmand
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Get a close up photo of the back. US models in small lettering on the bottom say "Model: 2PS6500" International will say "2PS6200"
You could also ask for the IMEI (you should do this anyway to make sure the phone isn't blacklisted), and check it with ESN Checker which you can find here.
Thank You Both,
That's good advice. I am almost certain I saw one that was the htc2ps6500 version.
Ndmand

Help me purchase Pixel XL for Project Fi, custom roms

I'm from New Jersey, USA. I used Verizon all my life so I'm used to locked bootloaders. I'd like to finally experience not having to deal with that anymore. I'm buying it used. Do ATT, TMO block there bootloaders? I'm hoping to run PureNexus. Any advice would be much appreciated.
godrick15 said:
I'm from New Jersey, USA. I used Verizon all my life so I'm used to locked bootloaders. I'd like to finally experience not having to deal with that anymore. I'm buying it used. Do ATT, TMO block there bootloaders? I'm hoping to run PureNexus. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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There are only 2 types of pixels xls AFAIK. One that was sold by verizon that has the locked bootloader and one that was sold through google that didnt have a locked bootloader. Verizon is the only carrier that sold the phone in stores in the US.
Hi,
are there really only 2 versions worldwide solt? Have all versions the same LTE modems? The HTC One M8 had different modem boards built into...
I want to buy a Pixel XL 128 GB new and it is only available in UK shops not in German any more...
Regards,
Stefan
SurfaceCleanerZ said:
Hi,
are there really only 2 versions worldwide solt? Have all versions the same LTE modems? The HTC One M8 had different modem boards built into...
I want to buy a Pixel XL 128 GB new and it is only available in UK shops not in German any more...
Regards,
Stefan
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i can only confirm for the US Google Pixel XL. I dont know if there is more out there for different countries but for the US it the same device just one had its bootloader locked.
According to GSM arena there was 2 versions. Global (sold through google store) and USA/NA (sold through Verizon stores).
Soruce:
https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_xl-8345.php
Hi,
thank you.
I found one finally and ordered it.
I think it is ok, it is from a major German supermarket.
Regards,
Stefan

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